Summary
Will Ferrell’s new role in the upcomingDespicable Me 4is a reminder to watch another of the comedy star’s previous high-rated projects. The next installment in the popular supervillain series,the upcomingDespicable Me 4is set to continue exploring the misadventures of Gru, his family, and the minions. Most of thecast from the previousDespicable Memoviesare set to return, withWill Ferrell taking on the role of Maxime Le Mal, the new antagonist in the franchise.
Ferrell is usually in his element when he takes on villain roles, which makes his casting as Maxime Le Mal inDespicable Me 4seem like a perfect choice. Ferrell’s villain filmography includes his role as the Mattel CEO inBarbie, Jacobim Mugatu inZoolander, and President Business inThe Lego Movie. The trailer forDespicable Me 4hinted that Ferrell might be just as hilarious in his portrayal of Maxime Le Mal as he was inhis 2010 movie, which has clear thematic connections toDespicable Me.
Will Ferrell Played A Supervillain 14 Years Before Despicable Me 4 In Megamind
Megamind Became A Cult Classic
Before taking on the role of Maxime Le Mal, Ferrell voiced Megamind,the brilliant supervillain who later turned into a hero. The comedian seemed perfectly suited to playing Megamind and his comedic timing and flair added to the appeal of the character. DespiteMegamindnot being a resounding box office success, the movie has become a cult classic, largely thanks to Ferrell’s performance as the supervillain.
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Megamind Rules!
14 years on fromMegamind’s release, Ferrell will once again explore his villainous side inDespicable Me 4as Maxime Le Mal. TheDespicable Me 4trailer reveals a few key details about Ferrell’s new character. According to the trailer,Le Mal escaped prison to exact revenge on Gru, hinting that he has a history with the former supervillain. TheDespicable Me 4trailer does not disclose exactly why Le Mal is hunting Gru down, but there could be many reasons given Gru’s past as a villain who later changed his ways.
Megamind Proves How Great Will Ferrell’s Despicable Me 4 Villain Can Be
He’s Previously Proved Successful
Will Ferrell’s performance as Megamind proves that he has a knack for playing compelling villains.Ferrell seemed to have fun playing Megamindand that translated into the movie. His portrayal of the titular character was the perfect blend of comedy and drama, something which he might bring to his role as Maxime Le Mal. Unfortunately,Ferrell is absent fromMegamind 2, which ultimately hurt the franchise because audiences had come to associate him with the popular villain.
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Although there were several reasons whyMegamind 2had a low Rotten Tomatoes score,Will Ferrell’s absence from the sequel did not do the movie any favors. Ferrell’s star power and the quirkiness he brought to the character were some of the reasonsMegamindbecame so popular in the first place. Seeing as Maxime Le Mal and Megamind seem to have similar characteristics, it will be interesting to see how Ferrell will add something fresh toDespicable Me 4’s new supervillain.
Despicable Me 4is set to hit theaters on August 02, 2025.
